Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Brett Robinson: Technological awe shouldn’t cloud our sense of God

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THEOLOGY OF TECHNOLOGY Technology has a certain mystical quality to it, especially when you don’t understand fully how it all works. I am still amazed when I flip on a light switch or turn on the tap water. Am I God? Did I just create light and bring waters down from the heavens? When I […]

Sarah and David Herrmann: An invitation from a superhero

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EMBRACING FAMILY We’ve all been wowed as we watched superhero movies. But Jesus is our ultimate superhero, who allowed himself to be crucified. What kind of hero would do that? The passion and death of Jesus are quite counterintuitive. While screen and comic book heroes are amazing, their actions are so unbelievable that we can’t […]

Father Roel delos Reyes, diocesan priest: It’s up to you, Lord

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VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald “New Zealand … hmmm.” After my third year of ordination, I dreamt of going abroad for a mission. I had heard of an opening in New Zealand where one of my brother priests was returning to the Philippines and a replacement was […]

Father Kenneth Doyle: Is donating my body allowed? What do you pray when entering a church?

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QUESTION CORNER Q: At my death, I would like to donate my body to the local medical school for their continued research and training of students. Is this allowed in the Catholic Church? (Kailua, Hawaii) A: Yes, it is allowed — but with certain cautions. The Catholic Church teaches that it is permissible and even […]

Eva Andrade: Finding funds in all the wrong places

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LEGISLATIVE REPORT The nation is dreadfully divided and families are struggling to get back to a more normal life. While local leadership begins cautiously to reopen the economy, the discussion continues on how best to help Hawaii’s residents. Therein lies the crux of where Hawaii’s legislators are focusing their attention and action this legislative session […]

Sister M. Bernarda Sindol, Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary: Five years turns to 53

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VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald I thought “It’s only five years. It will come and go,” when I was told of being assigned to Hawaii. I had just finished taking my final exams at the University of San Agustin and was looking forward to graduation. But two weeks […]